1. (a) "Graphics" defined; graphics as regulatory text. Graphics are tabular materials (tables), forms, illustrations, diagrams, maps, charts, graphs, figures, and other pictorial material in compressed image format (JPG). Unless labeled as supplemental information in a rule document, graphics are considered regulatory text.
2. (b) Use limited. A graphic should be used only when an agency deems it absolutely necessary. Rules must be in narrative form whenever possible.
3. (c) Reproducing colors; size.
4. (1) Colors may not be used in graphics, as colors cannot be reproduced in the Register or Code.
5. (2) The area of text for graphics in Appendices may not exceed 7½ inches by 10 inches.
6. (d) Location.
7. (1) Graphics in appendices. When an agency finds that use of a graphic is absolutely necessary and that the regulatory text cannot be stated in narrative form, the agency must:
8. (A) place the graphic in an Appendix, except as allowed in (2) of this subsection. Appendices are prepared pursuant to 655:10-3-24.1 and added, amended, or revoked pursuant to (e) of this Section; and
9. (B) cite the Appendix in the text of at least one applicable Section (e.g., "as set forth in Appendix A of this Chapter").
10. (2) Graphics within Sections. A graphic should never be included within a Section.
11. (e) Amending, revoking, adding, deleting graphics and Appendices. When amending, revoking, adding, or deleting Appendices, the agency shall identify the changes pursuant to the following:
12. (1) Amending Appendices. When amending an Appendix, the agency shall amend the Appendix by amending the Appendix as set forth in 655:10-5-3(a)(2).
13. (2) Adding, deleting, and revoking Appendices.
14. (A) Adding graphics and Appendices.
15. (i) Adding graphics to existing Appendices. When uploading a new graphic to an existing Appendix, the agency shall select the [AMENDED] status in the drafting editor as set forth in 655:10-5-3(a)(2). The text of the Appendix is not underscored or stricken.
16. (ii) Adding Appendices. When adding a graphic to a new Appendix, the agency shall select the [NEW] status in the drafting editor. The text of the Appendix is not underscored. [See also 655:10-5-2(a)(2) (relating to new Appendices)]
17. (B) Deleting graphics in Appendices; revoking Appendices.
18. (i) Deleting graphics in existing Appendices. When deleting a graphic in an existing Appendix, the agency shall select the [AMENDED] status in the drafting editor as set forth in 655:10-5-3(a)(2). The text of the Appendix is not underscored or stricken.
19. (ii) Revoking Appendices. When revoking an Appendix, the agency shall select the [REVOKED] status in the drafting editor. The text of the revoked Appendix is not stricken. [See also 655:10-5-4(a)(2) (relating to revoked Appendices)]
20. (f) Reserving Appendices. Appendices may be reserved as set forth in 655:10-3-29.

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2983, eff 7-13-92

Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1161, eff 4-1-97 (emergency)

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3353, eff 7-15-98

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2597, eff 7-1-99

<div>Amended at 41 Ok Reg, Number 14, effective 3-4-24 (emergency)</div>

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25